1. Cardiovascular Disease CVD *Number one killer of adults *1 in 4 people living In the us is ill with some form of this

2. Types of CVD Coronary artery Disease Hypertension Congestive Heart Failure Congenital Cardiovascular Defects Cerebrovascular Disease

3. CVD  Disease of the heart and blood vessels (mainly in arteries)

4. Atherosclerosis  Hardening and narrowing of the arteries  Is most common form of Cvd  Begins with mounds of fat and then hardens to form plaque  Increases blood pressure & abnormal blood clotting

5. Heart attack  Brought on by atherosclerosis  Occurs when blood flow to the heart becomes so restricted that some heart muscle tissue dies for lack of oxygen  Tissue replaced with scar tissue

6. Symptoms of a Heart Attack Women  Unusual fatigue  Sleep disturbances  Shortness of breath  Indigestion  Anxiety  Chest discomfort  Nausea, light- headed, cold sweats Men  Chest pain  Discomfort or pain in other areas of the body  Shortness of breath  Abdominal Discomfort  Nausea, light- headed, cold sweats

7. stroke  Occurs the same as a heart attack but located in the brain  Can occur by bursting of small vessels of the brain  Location of damage determines the nature of the impairment

8. Reducing the risk  Avoid Smoking raises blood pressure  Hypertension (blood pressure) Know your blood pressure  Elevated blood cholesterol Type of fat symptom less risk factor  Diet choose low-fat food & foods high in dietary fiber  Emotions reduce excess anger, anxiety, stress or depression

9. Reducing the risk  Stress Find ways to relax  Drug and Alcohol Avoid excessive use/abuse